Selection of photographs from the release of the 1982-83 Cabinet records

This selection of photographs was published to coincide with the release of the 1982 Cabinet records of the Fraser Government and 1983 Cabinet records of the Hawke Government. The photographs, which depict some key events of the period, are in the National Archives' collection.

Please cite the National Archives of Australia if you reproduce any of these images.

View across Lake Burley Griffin from Mount Pleasant

Prime Minister Malcolm Fraser relaxes at The Lodge, Canberra

Franklin River dam protest

Bob Hawke greets the crowd at the National Tally Room, Canberra

Perth shopkeepers share the enthusiasm that greeted the crew of Australia II